A few Inverts. found on this visit, mostly found amongst the log pile along the south side of Carp Lake. Several Alder Leaf Beetle were found under the bark, with single Pterostichus niger and Black Snail Beetle also present. Trombidium cf. holosericeumwas also found in the pile, a Velvet Mite, part of the Arachnid family. Several Buff-tailed Bumblebee were active around the reserve today. A check of the Dragonfly Ponds found six Great Crested Newt in the eastern pond.

Started the day by heading down to the new workings of the western extension. A Corn Bunting and Yellowhammer were on the hedge running north at the western gate. Two Green Sandpiper were on the new workings, whilst a Kingfisher was active on the most south-western workings. On the new lake north of Dryham Lane four Avocet were present. The drake Scaup remained on the Silt Lagoon. A single Pink-footed Goose was still present in the North Field. Two Lesser Black-backed Gull were on Village Lake, a Red Kite drifting east over the viewing platform. Two Mediterranean Gull were on the Tern raft on Main Lake.